Country music has an incredible history. It came from the ballads of the British Isles. It came from African-American blues. It came from the songs of the railroad workers. It has quite a history. It shows that America is a melting part.

The Wizard Of Oz is one of the most recognized titles in the history of entertainent. This must be because of its scource material. The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz was an alost immiediate hit when it was first published in 1900. The book has a fascinating history.

Many movies have been made in this country. Many books have also been written. Some of these movies have been based books. Some plotlines have been lost in adaptation. Two famous American movies were changed greatly from page to screen.

American law enforcement has a history that dates back to colonial times. Sheriffs would become the first law enforcement officers. This would lead to vigilante groups. Police forces would follow during the mid-1800s. Police have had a storied history in this country.

Fire departments are extremely important. Without them, towns and cities would burn down. Fire departments have a history dating back to colonial times. Fire equipment has changed. Departments have changed. Fire fighters have stayed mostly the same.

As summer is around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the history of amusement parks. Amusement parks began development in this country during the industrial revolution. These gave way to theme parks. Join me as I discover more history.

Of all amusement park attractions, perhaps none are more known and loved than roller coasters. Some roller coasters loop. Others spin in corkscrew fashion. Roller coasters have a storied history dating back to Russia. Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy ride.

No image is more associated with the American west than that of the cowboy. I could think o no better way to close my series on the history of the American west than with an episode on the history of the Cowboy. This is such a big subject that, for the second time, I have to have a co-host. Once again, I turned to my family. Join me and my brother, Clayton, as we discuss the history of the American cowboy and western culture.